Rehabilitation priorities for claw hand deformity: What comes first, MP or PIP joints?
In the case of claw hand deformity, which joint should we prioritize (MP or PIP) to achieve maximum impact?
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Li CHANG
- May 4
- 1 min
Three useful cheat sheets so you'll never be confused about post-burn hand deformities again
Three cheat sheets to remember how post-burn hand deformities present themselves, their causes and impact on surrounding tissues.
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Apr 18
- 3 min
It’s not just swelling… Why you should pay close attention to edema of the hand
We explain why edema is serious and why therapists should never overlook or underestimate its impact when dealing with burned hands.
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Functional performance post-burns: Don’t forget the impact of scars on multiple joints!
Observing the impact of scars on multiple joints is important to asses functional independence of burn patients.
Yu-Li SUNG
- Feb 10
- 5 min
Saying goodbye and letting go... Helping patients discontinue the use of pressure garments
How can the therapist help prepare the patient’s transition towards a new pressure garment-free life and how to deal with concerns.
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
Pressure garments and wounds. To use or not to use?
Why it's important to consider wounds when deciding whether pressure garments are an appropriate pressure therapy intervention.
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Jul 19, 2022
- 3 min
Exercises for the distal interphalangeal joint? Use caution and avoid passive flexion exercises!
Caution is required when exercising to avoid secondary damage to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints post-burn injury.
Chen-Jui HSU
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
Dealing with hypertrophic scars on the dorsal aspect of the forefoot
A case to illustrate key points Chen-Jui HSU, Occupational Therapist, Taipei Rehabilitation Center, Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation...
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- May 2, 2022
- 2 min
What makes the safe position safe? Part 2
When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of the wrist and thumb.
Vita Yu-Hsien TU
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
What makes the safe position safe? Part 1
When immobilizing the burned hand, why is the safe position safe? We'll explain the positioning of MP and IP joints.
Yu-Chieh TSENG
- Mar 22, 2022
- 1 min
How to make a mouth dilator using metal wire
In this video, we will show you how to make a simple mouth dilator using metal wire to provide horizontal stretch to scars around the mouth.
Sunshine Foundation
- Nov 11, 2019
- 2 min
Helping therapists build knowledge, skills and confidence
Since 2013, Sunshine Foundation has been working closely with a local organization in Chennai, India to help set up a Recovery and Care ...
Sunshine Foundation
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1 min
Therapists from Nicaragua visit Sunshine
Sunshine welcomed two physical therapists working with Asociación Pro-Niños Quemados de Nicaragua for a one-week study visit.
Sunshine Foundation
- Sep 19, 2018
- 3 min
Sunshine organizes training in Taiwan for burn therapists from Latin America
unshine Foundation organized in Taipei a training for burn therapists from Latin America on the topic of rehabilitation of the burned hand.
Sunshine Foundation
- Jul 30, 2018
- 2 min
Sunshine publishes textbook on burn rehabilitation
Sunshine Foundation launched the book Burn Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice, to share its clinical burn rehabilitation experience.
Sunshine Foundation
- Dec 31, 2015
- 2 min
Helping 500 women burn survivors in India rebuild their lives
Sunshine has provided technical support for the establishment of a Recovery and Healing Center for Indian women burn survivors in Chennai.
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